Author: Lauryn Read RVN

Abstract: Veterinary professionals are known for our care and compassion – for animals and their owners. However, the fast-paced environment in which we work means our own mental and physical wellbeing can be neglected. This can have an impact on our personal and professional lives, so it is vital that we, as individuals and as a profession, care for ourselves as much as we do for others.

Keywords: Self-care, mental wellbeing, physical wellbeing

To cite this article: Read, L. (2025) Caring for those who care for animals. VNJ 40(3) pp12-13.

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